Thread by @Mylovanov

At 3am tonight I woke up because of explosions outside my window. There were many and loud. The siren went off after the explosions and seemed unusually long. That scared me.

My wife got up and looked at the window. I was afraid for her. It was too late to go to shelter 1/

In the morning we learned that the explosions were across the city on the other side of the Dnipro river.

Russians attacked Kyiv with 10 missiles and 10 drones. The authorities say that all were intercepted but it really didn’t feel that way at night 2/

53 people were wounded, almost 40 hospitalized. Most suffered broken glass cuts, some were burned, others in shock. Many children and elderly. Fortunately, no deaths are reported yet. 3/

It is a second massive missile attack on Kyiv in two days. This time missiles came fast, before the government was able to issue an alert. Media reported that the launch to attack time was 90 seconds. 4/

The target was critical infrastructure and it was missed. It is likely true as only 50 or so buildings are without electricity. There is no blackout. But we save electricity and use minimal lighting nonetheless 5/

But, however, the yesterday’s hacker attack on the telecom is still not fixed. I don’t have cell connection, only WiFi. It is inconvenient but also unnerving when I am outside. What if something happens? What if I need to get in touch with my wife or sister? 6/

I feel ok mentally, just physically exhausted. I need more sleep. But that’s the story of everyday and everyone in Ukraine. It will probably have long run health effects for me but I can’t worry about that now 7/

I wonder what comes next. Will Russia continue to attack every day? Will the infrastructure hold off the cyber attacks? Will air defense shoot down all missiles? How many people will die? What will happen at the front? Can Russians break through? Can they attack Kyiv again? 8/

My rational side says that Kyiv will stand no matter what. But at what cost? This war makes no sense. But Russia also won’t stop unless it is stopped by force. That I know based on every piece of experience during this war 9/

I hope the West will overcome its divisions and get serious about this war. I am certain Ukrainian military will defend Ukraine. It is a tough period in our lives but one day it will be over. Everything ends. Unless we surrender. Because then the nightmare is forever 10/

So we just need to be strong and united. That’s what I will do today. Support people where I can and work harder on raising funds for our university so we can get through this war. Thank you for your support. X